CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
AUGUST 24, 1900
"Fannie" Will Recover
B. F. Thomas' Buggy Mare Being Nursed Like a Human Being
"Fannie," the black buggy mare belonging to B. F. Thomas, who was so terribly lacerated on a wire fence last Saturday night, was today pronounced out of danger. This is a triumph of surgical skill and tender care, both of which have been lavished on the suffering animal in a way to make many a human being envious.
Messrs. Leiss & Fry have kept her bedded with soft straw in a stall enclosed with mosquito bar, and while the fever was at its height, a boy with a bucket of ice water continually sponged her swollen limbs. The mare had been raised by hand and, remembering this, Mrs. Thomas has brought her a pan full of sweet, cold milk three times a day regularly, which she drank most eagerly. Fresh, sweet grass, with cracked ice on it to keep it from wilting, is kept constantly before her, and all her drinking water has been cooled with ice to assist in keeping down her fever. It will be a long time before it can be told whether or not she is permanently lamed.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
SEPTEMBER 24, 1900
B. F. Thomas' fine driving mare "Fannie" which was so severely lacerated on a wire fence, is recovering nicely at the Leiss & Fry barn. The extent of her injuries cannot yet be determined. She has been weaned from her daily rations of milk and ice, but is still getting freshly cut green grass.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
APRIL 25, 1910
SUDDEN DEATH SUMMONS COMES TO B. F. THOMAS
PROMINENT CARTHAGE BUSINESS MAN PASSED AWAY IN KANSAS CITY
NEWS SHOCKS FRIENDS HERE
One of the most prominent citizens of Carthage died very suddenly in Kansas City this morning when Honorable Ben F. Thomas, president of the Thomas Lumber Company, passed away at five o'clock. News of his death arrived here a short time later and quickly became known over the city, causing much sadness among the deceased's many friends.
Two weeks ago Mr. Thomas went to Kansas City to enter a Christian Science practitioner's home to receive treatment for bowel trouble. He was steadily improving in health until last evening, when he took a sudden turn for the worse, passing away this morning.
In Mr. Thomas' death, Carthage loses one of her best citizens. His career in this city was a most illustrious one, for he served in many public offices with great ability. In turn he was deputy-sheriff, city marshal, mayor, postmaster and state senator.
S. A. Fones, reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist, and a close friend of Mr. Thomas, went to Kansas City this morning to accompany Mrs. Thomas and the remains of her husband to Carthage. They will arrive tomorrow morning on the Missouri Pacific train.
Born in Wisconsin
Mr. Thomas was born on a farm in Grant county, Wisconsin in 1850 and remained there until early in the year of 1874, when he came to Jasper county, engaging in mining in Joplin. He only resided in that city a short time, however, for in December of that year he was appointed deputy sheriff under Sheriff Ulysses Henderson, serving in that capacity for two years.
Soon after leaving that office, Mr. Thomas was elected city marshal of Carthage, serving for two years. He then became agent for S. A. Brown & Company in the lumber business.
A short time later Mr. Thomas was elected mayor of Carthage, serving for two years. In 1893 he was appointed postmaster of Carthage by President Grover Cleveland and held the office for four years.
After completing his term as postmaster, Mr. Thomas was elected state senator from the district comprising Jasper, Barton and Vernon counties. During his four years he was in the senate, he gained much prominence and was chairman of the educational committee of the upper legislative body.
Enters Lumber Business
When S. A. Brown & Company discontinued business in Carthage, Mr. Thomas engaged in the lumber business with Franklin Greenwood, this being the same business conducted by Mr. Thomas until his death. after he purchased the interest of Mr. Greenwood, the firm became known as B. F. Thomas & Company.
Mr. Thomas was married in Carthage to Miss Frances Benjamin who survives him. Three sisters and two brothers also survive him. They are
Mrs. Mary Walker, who resides on the old homestead in Wisconsin;
Mrs. Nellie Weaver and
Mrs. Elizabeth Graham, both living in Iowa;
Attorney A. L. Thomas of Carthage and
Attorney Louis R. Thomas of Eagle, Colorado.
During the last years of his life, Mr. Thomas was a prominent member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, his generosity two years ago making it possible for that organization to occupy its present building at the corner of Maple and Sixth Streets.
Mr. Thomas was prominent in the Odd Fellows Lodge, being a past grandmaster of the Odd Fellows of Missouri, and therefor having passed through all the other office of the grand lodge.
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Contributor Jennifer Horner located the information below.
The Springdale News
(from Elm Springs, Arkansas)
April 1, 1910
Miss Dora Dingle went up to Carthage, Mo. Saturday to attend the burial of B.F. Thomas of whose sudden death she was apprised by telegram Friday. Mrs. Thomas and Miss Dora are close friends and she often visits at the Thomas home. The deceased held many positions of trust in Jasper County.
Source is from
Obituaries of Washington County book, page 242.
AUGUST 24, 1900
"Fannie" Will Recover
B. F. Thomas' Buggy Mare Being Nursed Like a Human Being
"Fannie," the black buggy mare belonging to B. F. Thomas, who was so terribly lacerated on a wire fence last Saturday night, was today pronounced out of danger. This is a triumph of surgical skill and tender care, both of which have been lavished on the suffering animal in a way to make many a human being envious.
Messrs. Leiss & Fry have kept her bedded with soft straw in a stall enclosed with mosquito bar, and while the fever was at its height, a boy with a bucket of ice water continually sponged her swollen limbs. The mare had been raised by hand and, remembering this, Mrs. Thomas has brought her a pan full of sweet, cold milk three times a day regularly, which she drank most eagerly. Fresh, sweet grass, with cracked ice on it to keep it from wilting, is kept constantly before her, and all her drinking water has been cooled with ice to assist in keeping down her fever. It will be a long time before it can be told whether or not she is permanently lamed.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
SEPTEMBER 24, 1900
B. F. Thomas' fine driving mare "Fannie" which was so severely lacerated on a wire fence, is recovering nicely at the Leiss & Fry barn. The extent of her injuries cannot yet be determined. She has been weaned from her daily rations of milk and ice, but is still getting freshly cut green grass.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
APRIL 25, 1910
SUDDEN DEATH SUMMONS COMES TO B. F. THOMAS
PROMINENT CARTHAGE BUSINESS MAN PASSED AWAY IN KANSAS CITY
NEWS SHOCKS FRIENDS HERE
One of the most prominent citizens of Carthage died very suddenly in Kansas City this morning when Honorable Ben F. Thomas, president of the Thomas Lumber Company, passed away at five o'clock. News of his death arrived here a short time later and quickly became known over the city, causing much sadness among the deceased's many friends.
Two weeks ago Mr. Thomas went to Kansas City to enter a Christian Science practitioner's home to receive treatment for bowel trouble. He was steadily improving in health until last evening, when he took a sudden turn for the worse, passing away this morning.
In Mr. Thomas' death, Carthage loses one of her best citizens. His career in this city was a most illustrious one, for he served in many public offices with great ability. In turn he was deputy-sheriff, city marshal, mayor, postmaster and state senator.
S. A. Fones, reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist, and a close friend of Mr. Thomas, went to Kansas City this morning to accompany Mrs. Thomas and the remains of her husband to Carthage. They will arrive tomorrow morning on the Missouri Pacific train.
Born in Wisconsin
Mr. Thomas was born on a farm in Grant county, Wisconsin in 1850 and remained there until early in the year of 1874, when he came to Jasper county, engaging in mining in Joplin. He only resided in that city a short time, however, for in December of that year he was appointed deputy sheriff under Sheriff Ulysses Henderson, serving in that capacity for two years.
Soon after leaving that office, Mr. Thomas was elected city marshal of Carthage, serving for two years. He then became agent for S. A. Brown & Company in the lumber business.
A short time later Mr. Thomas was elected mayor of Carthage, serving for two years. In 1893 he was appointed postmaster of Carthage by President Grover Cleveland and held the office for four years.
After completing his term as postmaster, Mr. Thomas was elected state senator from the district comprising Jasper, Barton and Vernon counties. During his four years he was in the senate, he gained much prominence and was chairman of the educational committee of the upper legislative body.
Enters Lumber Business
When S. A. Brown & Company discontinued business in Carthage, Mr. Thomas engaged in the lumber business with Franklin Greenwood, this being the same business conducted by Mr. Thomas until his death. after he purchased the interest of Mr. Greenwood, the firm became known as B. F. Thomas & Company.
Mr. Thomas was married in Carthage to Miss Frances Benjamin who survives him. Three sisters and two brothers also survive him. They are
Mrs. Mary Walker, who resides on the old homestead in Wisconsin;
Mrs. Nellie Weaver and
Mrs. Elizabeth Graham, both living in Iowa;
Attorney A. L. Thomas of Carthage and
Attorney Louis R. Thomas of Eagle, Colorado.
During the last years of his life, Mr. Thomas was a prominent member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, his generosity two years ago making it possible for that organization to occupy its present building at the corner of Maple and Sixth Streets.
Mr. Thomas was prominent in the Odd Fellows Lodge, being a past grandmaster of the Odd Fellows of Missouri, and therefor having passed through all the other office of the grand lodge.
_______________________
Contributor Jennifer Horner located the information below.
The Springdale News
(from Elm Springs, Arkansas)
April 1, 1910
Miss Dora Dingle went up to Carthage, Mo. Saturday to attend the burial of B.F. Thomas of whose sudden death she was apprised by telegram Friday. Mrs. Thomas and Miss Dora are close friends and she often visits at the Thomas home. The deceased held many positions of trust in Jasper County.
Source is from
Obituaries of Washington County book, page 242.
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
AUGUST 24, 1900
"Fannie" Will Recover
B. F. Thomas' Buggy Mare Being Nursed Like a Human Being
"Fannie," the black buggy mare belonging to B. F. Thomas, who was so terribly lacerated on a wire fence last Saturday night, was today pronounced out of danger. This is a triumph of surgical skill and tender care, both of which have been lavished on the suffering animal in a way to make many a human being envious.
Messrs. Leiss & Fry have kept her bedded with soft straw in a stall enclosed with mosquito bar, and while the fever was at its height, a boy with a bucket of ice water continually sponged her swollen limbs. The mare had been raised by hand and, remembering this, Mrs. Thomas has brought her a pan full of sweet, cold milk three times a day regularly, which she drank most eagerly. Fresh, sweet grass, with cracked ice on it to keep it from wilting, is kept constantly before her, and all her drinking water has been cooled with ice to assist in keeping down her fever. It will be a long time before it can be told whether or not she is permanently lamed.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
SEPTEMBER 24, 1900
B. F. Thomas' fine driving mare "Fannie" which was so severely lacerated on a wire fence, is recovering nicely at the Leiss & Fry barn. The extent of her injuries cannot yet be determined. She has been weaned from her daily rations of milk and ice, but is still getting freshly cut green grass.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
APRIL 25, 1910
SUDDEN DEATH SUMMONS COMES TO B. F. THOMAS
PROMINENT CARTHAGE BUSINESS MAN PASSED AWAY IN KANSAS CITY
NEWS SHOCKS FRIENDS HERE
One of the most prominent citizens of Carthage died very suddenly in Kansas City this morning when Honorable Ben F. Thomas, president of the Thomas Lumber Company, passed away at five o'clock. News of his death arrived here a short time later and quickly became known over the city, causing much sadness among the deceased's many friends.
Two weeks ago Mr. Thomas went to Kansas City to enter a Christian Science practitioner's home to receive treatment for bowel trouble. He was steadily improving in health until last evening, when he took a sudden turn for the worse, passing away this morning.
In Mr. Thomas' death, Carthage loses one of her best citizens. His career in this city was a most illustrious one, for he served in many public offices with great ability. In turn he was deputy-sheriff, city marshal, mayor, postmaster and state senator.
S. A. Fones, reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist, and a close friend of Mr. Thomas, went to Kansas City this morning to accompany Mrs. Thomas and the remains of her husband to Carthage. They will arrive tomorrow morning on the Missouri Pacific train.
Born in Wisconsin
Mr. Thomas was born on a farm in Grant county, Wisconsin in 1850 and remained there until early in the year of 1874, when he came to Jasper county, engaging in mining in Joplin. He only resided in that city a short time, however, for in December of that year he was appointed deputy sheriff under Sheriff Ulysses Henderson, serving in that capacity for two years.
Soon after leaving that office, Mr. Thomas was elected city marshal of Carthage, serving for two years. He then became agent for S. A. Brown & Company in the lumber business.
A short time later Mr. Thomas was elected mayor of Carthage, serving for two years. In 1893 he was appointed postmaster of Carthage by President Grover Cleveland and held the office for four years.
After completing his term as postmaster, Mr. Thomas was elected state senator from the district comprising Jasper, Barton and Vernon counties. During his four years he was in the senate, he gained much prominence and was chairman of the educational committee of the upper legislative body.
Enters Lumber Business
When S. A. Brown & Company discontinued business in Carthage, Mr. Thomas engaged in the lumber business with Franklin Greenwood, this being the same business conducted by Mr. Thomas until his death. after he purchased the interest of Mr. Greenwood, the firm became known as B. F. Thomas & Company.
Mr. Thomas was married in Carthage to Miss Frances Benjamin who survives him. Three sisters and two brothers also survive him. They are
Mrs. Mary Walker, who resides on the old homestead in Wisconsin;
Mrs. Nellie Weaver and
Mrs. Elizabeth Graham, both living in Iowa;
Attorney A. L. Thomas of Carthage and
Attorney Louis R. Thomas of Eagle, Colorado.
During the last years of his life, Mr. Thomas was a prominent member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, his generosity two years ago making it possible for that organization to occupy its present building at the corner of Maple and Sixth Streets.
Mr. Thomas was prominent in the Odd Fellows Lodge, being a past grandmaster of the Odd Fellows of Missouri, and therefor having passed through all the other office of the grand lodge.
_______________________
Contributor Jennifer Horner located the information below.
The Springdale News
(from Elm Springs, Arkansas)
April 1, 1910
Miss Dora Dingle went up to Carthage, Mo. Saturday to attend the burial of B.F. Thomas of whose sudden death she was apprised by telegram Friday. Mrs. Thomas and Miss Dora are close friends and she often visits at the Thomas home. The deceased held many positions of trust in Jasper County.
Source is from
Obituaries of Washington County book, page 242.
AUGUST 24, 1900
"Fannie" Will Recover
B. F. Thomas' Buggy Mare Being Nursed Like a Human Being
"Fannie," the black buggy mare belonging to B. F. Thomas, who was so terribly lacerated on a wire fence last Saturday night, was today pronounced out of danger. This is a triumph of surgical skill and tender care, both of which have been lavished on the suffering animal in a way to make many a human being envious.
Messrs. Leiss & Fry have kept her bedded with soft straw in a stall enclosed with mosquito bar, and while the fever was at its height, a boy with a bucket of ice water continually sponged her swollen limbs. The mare had been raised by hand and, remembering this, Mrs. Thomas has brought her a pan full of sweet, cold milk three times a day regularly, which she drank most eagerly. Fresh, sweet grass, with cracked ice on it to keep it from wilting, is kept constantly before her, and all her drinking water has been cooled with ice to assist in keeping down her fever. It will be a long time before it can be told whether or not she is permanently lamed.
__________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
SEPTEMBER 24, 1900
B. F. Thomas' fine driving mare "Fannie" which was so severely lacerated on a wire fence, is recovering nicely at the Leiss & Fry barn. The extent of her injuries cannot yet be determined. She has been weaned from her daily rations of milk and ice, but is still getting freshly cut green grass.
*•★*•~*~★*~*~•★*•*
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
APRIL 25, 1910
SUDDEN DEATH SUMMONS COMES TO B. F. THOMAS
PROMINENT CARTHAGE BUSINESS MAN PASSED AWAY IN KANSAS CITY
NEWS SHOCKS FRIENDS HERE
One of the most prominent citizens of Carthage died very suddenly in Kansas City this morning when Honorable Ben F. Thomas, president of the Thomas Lumber Company, passed away at five o'clock. News of his death arrived here a short time later and quickly became known over the city, causing much sadness among the deceased's many friends.
Two weeks ago Mr. Thomas went to Kansas City to enter a Christian Science practitioner's home to receive treatment for bowel trouble. He was steadily improving in health until last evening, when he took a sudden turn for the worse, passing away this morning.
In Mr. Thomas' death, Carthage loses one of her best citizens. His career in this city was a most illustrious one, for he served in many public offices with great ability. In turn he was deputy-sheriff, city marshal, mayor, postmaster and state senator.
S. A. Fones, reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist, and a close friend of Mr. Thomas, went to Kansas City this morning to accompany Mrs. Thomas and the remains of her husband to Carthage. They will arrive tomorrow morning on the Missouri Pacific train.
Born in Wisconsin
Mr. Thomas was born on a farm in Grant county, Wisconsin in 1850 and remained there until early in the year of 1874, when he came to Jasper county, engaging in mining in Joplin. He only resided in that city a short time, however, for in December of that year he was appointed deputy sheriff under Sheriff Ulysses Henderson, serving in that capacity for two years.
Soon after leaving that office, Mr. Thomas was elected city marshal of Carthage, serving for two years. He then became agent for S. A. Brown & Company in the lumber business.
A short time later Mr. Thomas was elected mayor of Carthage, serving for two years. In 1893 he was appointed postmaster of Carthage by President Grover Cleveland and held the office for four years.
After completing his term as postmaster, Mr. Thomas was elected state senator from the district comprising Jasper, Barton and Vernon counties. During his four years he was in the senate, he gained much prominence and was chairman of the educational committee of the upper legislative body.
Enters Lumber Business
When S. A. Brown & Company discontinued business in Carthage, Mr. Thomas engaged in the lumber business with Franklin Greenwood, this being the same business conducted by Mr. Thomas until his death. after he purchased the interest of Mr. Greenwood, the firm became known as B. F. Thomas & Company.
Mr. Thomas was married in Carthage to Miss Frances Benjamin who survives him. Three sisters and two brothers also survive him. They are
Mrs. Mary Walker, who resides on the old homestead in Wisconsin;
Mrs. Nellie Weaver and
Mrs. Elizabeth Graham, both living in Iowa;
Attorney A. L. Thomas of Carthage and
Attorney Louis R. Thomas of Eagle, Colorado.
During the last years of his life, Mr. Thomas was a prominent member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, his generosity two years ago making it possible for that organization to occupy its present building at the corner of Maple and Sixth Streets.
Mr. Thomas was prominent in the Odd Fellows Lodge, being a past grandmaster of the Odd Fellows of Missouri, and therefor having passed through all the other office of the grand lodge.
_______________________
Contributor Jennifer Horner located the information below.
The Springdale News
(from Elm Springs, Arkansas)
April 1, 1910
Miss Dora Dingle went up to Carthage, Mo. Saturday to attend the burial of B.F. Thomas of whose sudden death she was apprised by telegram Friday. Mrs. Thomas and Miss Dora are close friends and she often visits at the Thomas home. The deceased held many positions of trust in Jasper County.
Source is from
Obituaries of Washington County book, page 242.
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